where:
pinkberryarea:
west lawhen:
wednesday, january 14, 2009
how was it:
sinlessly chinlessly chinlicious
- originally i did not understand what the craze was... when these stores first began popping up around town, it was certainly not worth the wait
- but as i continued to consume them, due to my friends' desires, the more it grew on me
- now i love it...
- and though it seems kinda pricey, the thought that i am able to eat expensive fruits (such as blackberry, raspberry, kiwi, etc) more than compensates for the seemingly high price
- the yogurt (or "non"-yogurt, controversially noted) is so silky smooth...
- ...and now they have pomegranate flavor!
where:
mei long village
area:
san gabrielwhen:
saturday, january 10, 2009
how was it:
chin-chin-eeese- two words: shanghai dumplings!
- not only does this delectable chinese restaurant have the lovely shanghai dumplings, filled with all its gloriously greasy soup withIN the dumpling, the "regular" dishes are also quite flavorful and fulfilling
- meats are cooked wonderfully, sauces are flavored just right, the prices are good, the serving sizes are perfect, and the food is overall quite comforting. this restaurant is the definition of "comfort food"
- had one bad experience when i ordered a sea cucumber and pig feet dish. i like sea cucumber and i love pig feet, but the two together don't work... and the sauce this one time was too heavy and gelatinous
- granted, i really only get the same 3 or 4 dishes every time i go, which is rare, considering the distance - though it is worth the trip on those occasions!
- here's what to get: vegetable rice with pork chop (rice is so simple... and dripping with grease), shanghai dumplings (two orders, sometimes - it's that good!), pan fried noodles with several different meats, ginger fish (something like that - there is a very nice light and steamed fish dish that is great)
